PSNI in Derry reviewing footage after masonry thrown following footballer match

Police have said they are reviewing footage after its vehicles were pelted with masonry while attending disroder after a football match in Derry.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 22nd Apr 2024, 08:04 BST
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Police said they were tasked to deal with disorder in the Lone Moor Road area on Friday evening, April 19.

PSNI Chief Inspector Moyne said: “Officers intervened following public disorder after a football match in the area.

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“When responding to the incident, masonry was thrown at police. There have been no reports of injury at this time, however it was reported that a large group of young people were involved in the damage of a number of police vehicles.

A PSNI Land Rover. (File picture)A PSNI Land Rover. (File picture)
A PSNI Land Rover. (File picture)

"The group dispersed and a policing presence will remain in the area.”

Chief Inspector Moyne added: “Footage obtained by our evidence gathering team will form part of the investigation.“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or, make a report online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org .”